London police officer charged with Sarah Everard’s murder – BBC News

October 1, 2021March 12, 2021 by News Desk

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A serving London police officer has been charged with the kidnap and murder of Sarah Everard, who disappeared as she walked home in south London.
The 33-year-old’s body was found in woodland in Kent more than a week after she was last spotted on 3 March.
Wayne Couzens, 48, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday charged with her murder.
Durham University has paid tribute to Ms Everard, describing her as a “beloved graduate”.
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In This Story: Wayne Couzens

Wayne Couzens, who was a Metropolitan Police officer at the time, kidnapped Sarah Everard on the evening of 3 March as she was walking home in London, UK.

On 8 June 2021 Wayne Couzens, 48, pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of Ms Everard and on 9 July 2021 pleaded guilty to her murder.

He was later sentenced to life imprisonment, without parole.